food IS a theme park
June is a BIG month for Disney World, with several new additions!
EPCOT
Not only are we getting the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom, but we’re also going to FINALLY have all the construction walls down in EPCOT! CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza (the last parts of the EPCOT transformation) are set to open officially on June 10th. And ahead of that day, some construction walls have already come down!
It’s no secret that it gets HOT and humid in Florida in the summer!
A sunny day in Hollywood Studios!
That means that for people visiting Disney World in the summer, you have to be strategic about keeping cool and staying hydrated. Lots of breaks, plenty of water, and of course, sometimes we need a little extra help from special gadgets! In the past, we’ve tried cooling towels and hand fans to chill out, but recently, I tried a VIRAL neck fan in the parks…and it was a disaster.
Here at DFB, we make it our mission to do quality control food reviews in Disney World from time to time!
Cinderella Castle
That means we visit restaurants that we’ve been to before and retry our old favorite snacks, just to make sure they’re still up to par! The one consistent thing about Disney World food is that it changes all the time. And that’s exactly why I went to The Lunching Pad at Magic Kingdom recently!
Who’s ready for some shenanigans!
The train village
I’m taking you back to the tiny train town in the Germany Pavilion at EPCOT for another update! If you’ve been following along for the past few months, you know that this miniature village is filled to the brim with crime and teeming with hooligans. So let’s see what those little monsters were getting up to this week!
We go to Disney World every single day, and that means we’ve gotten pretty good at navigating the parks!
Cinderella Castle
We know the less-crowded walkways, the best bathrooms, and of course, all the shortcuts. If you’re heading to Magic Kingdom soon and you want to use some of our secrets, then we’ve rounded up a list of the BEST shortcuts in the park…with maps!
We’re just a few weeks away from the grand opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disney World!
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure sign
We’ve already gotten some major sneak peeks into what the ride will offer, including new music, new animatronics, and a special storyline. We’re gearing up for ride previews coming soon for select groups, but if you want to get a first look inside the ride…Disney released a full ride-through video!
SPOILER ALERT, Y’ALL!!! We have the full ride-through video of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure!
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure sign
The new attraction in Magic Kingdom has replaced Splash Mountain and features a storyline that’s a sequel to Princess and the Frog. We’ve been watching the construction for many months and soaking up all the details Disney has released, but now we’re finally taking you on a full ride-through!
Do you know what our number one tip for Disney World in the summer is? Stay hydrated!
Don’t forget your free water
It gets really toasty and really humid in Disney World during those summer months, and that means you’ll be sweating left, right, and center! To keep yourself from getting dehydrated, you’ll want to make sure you’re drinking as much water as you can. Many people choose to bring their own bottles to the parks, but if you forget to pack one, there’s another solution!
IMPORTANT NOTE!! Major changes are being made to the Genie+ system in Disney World starting July 24th, 2024. This post reflects the current Genie+ system that will remain in place through July 23rd, 2024. For our full page of information about the CHANGES coming to the system (which will go into effect on July 24th, 2024), click here.
We use Genie+ a LOT in Disney World, and we’ve gotten pretty good at working the system to our advantage in the past few years.
Genie+
Genie+ can feel a bit complicated with its varying prices and rules about when and how and what you can book Lightning Lane-wise, but it’s definitely possible to conquer and use to make your vacation more successful. As people who’ve used Genie+ dozens (if not hundreds) of times, today we’re sharing our list of things that Genie+ experts would NOT do in Disney World!
If you were following Disney news a few weeks and months ago, then you probably watched the company’s proxy battle unfold.
The Walt Disney Company headquarters in California
For many months, we watched activist investor Nelson Peltz and his Trian Partners attempt to secure a spot on The Walt Disney Company board. It all culminated in a very important vote during Disney’s annual shareholders meeting, and Peltz ultimately lost the election. But now, we have one major update on the situation.
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